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KC

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21. That's so

Reply to Voice for Peace (Original post)

Thu Feb 13, 2014, 10:44 AM

Feb 2014

wonderful. It sounds like Buddy picked the right place to go!
I think he's a handsome cat.
I hope once he starts feeling better and if you can, you'll consider getting him neutered.
Maybe try to make him an indoor kitty (I did that to mine) because he will live longer

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Introducing Buddy, who came in from the cold, warmed up, went to the vet, and got a FIV diagnosis [View all] Voice for Peace Feb 2014 OP

a kick and a rec for my buddy Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #1

Taking him in was the right thing to do! CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2014 #2

thank you CPeggy! I keep reminding myself Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #5

He can live to 20 with good standard care, nutrition, and love. aquart Feb 2014 #3

I think he was in the middle of cleaning up after having soup (green goo) and was making his Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #6

Sending compassionate thoughts to Buddy onestepforward Feb 2014 #4

thank you two steps forward Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #13

He's a handsome kitty! onestepforward Feb 2014 #24

yum yum reusrename Feb 2014 #7

LOL "yum yum" you must be a serious cat lover Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #43

He's beautiful! BrotherIvan Feb 2014 #8

You are an appreciator of true beauty.. he does have character, softness, light in his eye, humility Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #36

Lucky kitty! Good on you for taking care of him. cui bono Feb 2014 #9

oh dear cui bono I think we have the same affliction. Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #14

all those kitties..! Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #38

Even if the FIV shortens hi s life LoveMyCali Feb 2014 #10

he kissed me first!! I was petting him and he kissed me on my face. Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #16

Awww LoveMyCali Feb 2014 #27

Thx 4 helping the kitty. Even the positive ones need love, too! blkmusclmachine Feb 2014 #11

thank you, it doesn't seem like a choice, they tug your heart Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #39

a heart for you Skittles Feb 2014 #12

oh thank you so much that made my heart fill up.. nothing quite like the feeling Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #17

I hope Buddy owns you for a very long time... Contrary1 Feb 2014 #15

Crazy Cat Lady.. feeding a feral for 13 years Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #40

I think 13 years might be a record... Contrary1 Feb 2014 #50

This is so heartwarming. pacalo Feb 2014 #18

that would be funny to find out. Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #41

I'm pulling for ya, Buddy! liberalla Feb 2014 #19

thank you Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #31

You keep him, of course! I have had 4 similar stories. All 4 just showed sinkingfeeling Feb 2014 #20

it seems FIV is high in the feral population, I never knew about it before Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #25

I'm kind of like you. I still have all 4 of my cats. The first came, sinkingfeeling Feb 2014 #32

I'm skeptical of dire prognoses of any kind.. the living body is so brilliant at healing Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #33

Not that I'm aware of. They have a weak immune system and get infections and sinkingfeeling Feb 2014 #34

thanks so much for your input Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #35

That's so KC Feb 2014 #21

Neutering is on the agenda, as soon as possible. Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #26

Cool! KC Feb 2014 #28

Sending hugs and good vibes to you and Buddy. sked14 Feb 2014 #22

thank you Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #29

Sending you and Buddy hermetic Feb 2014 #23

thank you Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #30

I've got FIV positive cats. hamsterjill Feb 2014 #37

thank you! this is all really good news Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #42

Cornell has some excellent information on FIV hamsterjill Feb 2014 #44

thank you ! I will look it up right now Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #45

I'm feeling pretty heartbroken that I can't keep him, I don't have the resources Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #59

I hope you are successful in finding a good situation for him. hamsterjill Feb 2014 #60

Our household cat situation is a bit complex, and the size of the house self-limiting. Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #61

Well, isn't he a handsome boy! Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #46

thanks! this is the first time I have even heard of the virus, so it's especially helpful Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #47

My friend's cat with FIV lived to be 19 diane in sf Feb 2014 #48

there you go.. that's a super long life Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #51

Budd is adorable TorchTheWitch Feb 2014 #49

yes.. he just came back after being out all night Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #52

sleeping buddy Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #53

Bless you for doing this for this sick little guy. Good luck. glinda Feb 2014 #54

thank you! Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #55

pets for Buddy and other fiv cats uppityperson Feb 2014 #56

I think there are probably a bunch of cats with FIV in this neighborhood. Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #57

I am really looking to find a home or foster for him. Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #58

Buddy update in case anybody is still checking in... would welcome your thoughts Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #62

Where are you located? hamsterjill Feb 2014 #63

I'm in Albuquerque Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #64

Oh, goodness! hamsterjill Feb 2014 #65

the bite was on Feb.23.. and we remain hopeful Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #66

First, he probably hasn't been fixed which explains the fights... joeybee12 Feb 2014 #67

Yay kitty! shenmue Feb 2014 #68